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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MEDICAL EXPRESS AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. FOR AMBULANCE AND PARAMEDICAL SERVICES
SPECIFICATION P-23017
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that the General Superintendent and CEO or their designee enter into a contract with Medical Express Ambulance Service, Inc. for ambulance and paramedical services. The contractor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Request for Proposals ("RFP"). No work may commence and no payment shall be made to vendor prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Company: Medical Express Ambulance Service (d/b/a MedEx Ambulance Service)
5650 W. Howard Street
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Company Type: Illinois Business Corporation
Year Incorporated: 1997
Majority Interest: Lauren Robinson 100%
Contract Type: Term Agreement
Contract Term: Two (2) years with two (2) additional one (1) year extension options.
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $496,825.00 for the initial two (2) year term. All services are paid for on an hourly basis, where the annual spending for the contract term and any extension term is determined based on the District's identified needs and which is authorized by annual appropriation and subject to each year's budget.
Scope of Services: To provide ambulance and paramedical services to the Chicago Park District.
Affirmative
Action Goals: The minority and women-owned company participation for this contract will include 25% (indirect) and 75% (direct, self-performing) respectively.
Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Agreement. Authorize the General Superintendent to execute the Agreement and the Secretary to attest to the signing of the Agreement and keep an original copy of the Agreement on file.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: General Cont...
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